Subject Verb Agreement

Subject Verb Agreement

The verb must agree with its subject in number

Singular - The kitten purrs.

Plural - The kittens purr.

Compound Subjects

Compound subject can have a singular or plural verb, depending on the conjunction used.

If you use and to join the parts of a compound subject use a plural verb.

Shrews, moles, and toads eat insects.

If you use:

or, nor, either...or, neither...nor to join parts with a compound subject, the verb agrees with the nearer subject.

Neither pandas nor koalas are in the zoo.
Either a panda or koalas live in that zoo.
Two koalas or a panda is coming later.

Happy Holidays to all!

Window Design Assignment

Winter Window Display

You have been given the opportunity to design 2 window displays during the winter season (think State Street Chicago at Macy's)
Develop a theme that encompasses the ideas of both windows.
Design 2 windows that showcase your theme on paper – window much be in color.
Write a total of 2 paragraphs explaining each window and how it fits into the “overall” theme.

Example – Overall Theme – Fairy Wonderland

Window 1 – Fairy who protects the gem Ruby. Everything in this window would be red so the ruby is hidden. Red poinsettias, big red packages, holly berries, the ferry would be dressed in red.

Window 2 – Fairy who protects the gem Emerald. Everything in this window would be green – pine trees, wreaths, etc. so the emerald is hidden.

Debate Info.

Bibliography Requirements

1. Alphabetical by first letter in entry

2. First line of entry should be at margin, second line needs to be indented

3. Make sure all appropriate items are capitalized as well as having correct punctuation

4. Each entry needs to end with a period

Day of the Debate...

The day of the debate - all classes EXCEPT first go directly to bathroom and change if you need to. If you are debating in first hour come to school wearing what you will need to for your debate.

Debates will last 25-30 minutes.

The next day you will receive your grade and find out who the "winner" of the debate was.

Moderators

- It is suggested to develop 50 questions for your debate - remember you do not need to supply answers to your questions.

- Remember to follow the instructions from the sheets given to you when you received your assigned role. This also has your rubric that you will need to turn into me.

Characters

- 3 minute introduction before debate begins - you can find the requirements for this on the handout that was given to you the day you got your character role.

- This also has your rubric that you will need to turn into me.

- You will turn in your fact note cards after your debate

Reporters

- You are required to turn in a set of Questions & Possible Answers to me BEFORE the debate - therefore make sure to print 2 copies of Q&A before the debate.

- You are required to come up with 6 questions per character (12 total) for a minimum grade of a C.

- Remember moderators are supposed to develop 50 questions for their role in the debate - you do the math to determine what you think would be an ample amount of questions for an A!!!!

- During the debate you need write down 2 spontaneous questions.

- During the debate you are required to ask 3 questions per character as well as 1 spontaneous question - 7 questions total!!!!!

ALL STUDENTS...

Remember to look at the sheets I provided to you in class about what you should wear as well as having the rubric to turn in the day of the debate.

See me if you have any other questions!

This Week...

A busy week ahead in LA/Rdg. I know it has been a long weekend, but it is time to clear out the cobwebs and get ready.

1. 1960's video test on Thursday - review all 3 video worksheets to prepare for the test

2. Persuasive Essay - due on Thursday
Don't forget:
title
minimum 5 paragraphs
minimum 2 pages typed
double spaced
final draft on top of rough draft and stapled BEFORE you come to class

3. AR Book Report due Thursday (for periods 3 & 8)

Have a great week!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Have a safe and happy break!

What's new for Trimester 2!

As I return from my maternity leave I feel very fortunate to be working in such a great school district! Everyone has been very welcoming and the kids have been so great to see again and to meet some for the first time! I'm looking forward to a great year with the eighth graders.

This week we are kicking off our 1960's unit and will begin reading The Outsiders. For those of you that don't know or remember, The Outsiders takes place during the 1960's which will be a nice tie-in to the 60's debates. This week students began watching an overview video showing some highlights from the 60's and we will be discussing the historical events in more detail. Next week students will learn about the 60's debates and will be assigned their roles/debate topics!

This is a great unit and the students always have a great time researching and learning about an era they know little or nothing about!